POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

 

Head of Library Research Services, Assistant Professor of University Libraries (Tenure Track)

 

Position Description

The University of Northern Colorado Libraries seeks a collegial and creative leader, an innovative thinker, and a strong communicator for the position of Head of Library Research Services (LRS). Reporting to the Associate Dean, the Head of LRS will provide leadership of the department that supports scholarship across the disciplines and at all levels at UNC, from undergraduates to faculty.

The Head of LRS will use evidence-based decision-making to guide a department of 6 faculty librarians as it fulfils University Libraries objectives; coordinate departmental efforts to support campus research; play a key role in the promotion of the University Libraries institutional repository among campus scholars; foster the ongoing development of the University Libraries scholarly communications program; and contribute to various outreach activities to cultivate campus and community partnerships. The Head of LRS will actively participate in the management of the University Libraries though managers meetings and other committees.

The Head of LRS will serve as a subject liaison to programs based on background and experience. Liaison duties include instruction, research consultations, and collection development.

The successful candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively, work collaboratively, and prioritize work assignments within a vibrant and stimulating environment.

This is a faculty-level tenure-track position with an expectation of scholarly activity and service in addition to the activities listed above.

Additional information about the University Libraries and the Library Research Services Department may be found at:  http://library.unco.edu and http://library.unco.edu/lrs/index.htm

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school or program
• Experience with liaison work in academic libraries
• 3 years of professional academic library experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory experience

• Experience with classroom instruction or training
• Experience with library resources and tools that support research
• Leadership experience on a library committee or in a library association/consortium
• Experience in the promotion of library resources or services
• Experience with emerging trends in scholarly communications
• Demonstrated record of scholarship
• Evidence of working collaboratively
• Evidence of managing multiple projects or priorities

Screening of applications will begin on March 7, 2016. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants must complete an online application form and attach a letter of application, highlighting suitability for the position, and curriculum vitae, including names of three references with their mail and email addresses and telephone numbers.

Minimum Salary: $59,000.  Preferred start date: June 1, 2016 (negotiable).

 

Apply at:  http://careers.unco.edu/postings/825

 

 

Gregory Heald

Associate Dean, University Libraries

 

Michener Library 135 | Campus Box 48 | Greeley, CO 80639

O: 970-351-2601 | F: 970-351-2963